The best things to do in Richmond

Forest Hills Golf Course gives Richmond golfers that members-and-guests vibe with a beautiful, challenging 18-hole layout nestled on more than 162 rolling acres, plus the country club extras like a pool and patio dining that overlooks the course, perfect for lingering after a round.

From the Richmond newsletter, October 29, 2026

Richmond 40 Bowl keeps weeknights and rainy Saturdays fun with cosmic bowling that flips the lights, music and vibes to full-on party, plus bumper lanes for the littles, leagues and lessons for the rest of us, and a solid bar and grill for post-frame fuel. Also, it's 100% smoke free.

From the Richmond newsletter, October 22, 2026

Wayne County Historical Museum packs eight buildings with local stories, from pioneer grit to industrial ingenuity, plus delightfully out-of-nowhere global finds like an Egyptian mummy and artifacts from Japan and the Middle East. It’s the kind of place you pop into for 30 minutes and accidentally stay all afternoon.

From the Richmond newsletter, October 28, 2026

When your weekend needs more fairways than errands, The Fort Golf Resort brings a Golfweek “Best Courses You Can Play” top 10 Indiana layout, easy online tee times, a well-stocked pro shop, and PGA professional lessons. Stay-and-play lodging makes a low-stress buddies trip.

From the Richmond newsletter, September 27, 2026

A historic public track with rolling, tree-lined fairways and elevated greens just minutes from downtown, Avon Fields Golf Course keeps rounds fun for every skill level. Hit the covered range to groove the swing, then grab a hot dog and a cold beer between nines this week.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, October 14, 2026

The Acres - Restaurant + Bar + Driving Range + Mini Golf pairs smashburgers and house-smoked wings with two restored 18-hole mini golf courses, forty range bays (eighteen covered and heated), and a four-season patio. Bring friends for easygoing fun or book the Trackman bay when you want stats.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, October 13, 2026

This week, Glenview Golf Course delivers 27 scenic holes with lush landscaping, panoramic views, and hazards that keep your focus honest. Warm up at the practice facility, then swing by the pro shop and grab a bite after. Once on Golf Digest’s Top 75 public courses.

From the Hamilton County newsletter, October 27, 2026

Whispering Hills Golf Course is a nine-hole loop with big greens, elevated tees and greens, bunkers on nearly every hole, and water on six, which makes it sneaky-challenging without eating your whole day. Easy pick for a quick after-work round or weekend tune-up.

From the Indianapolis newsletter, October 21, 2026

Whether you're chasing a proper challenge or excuses for a post-round bite, Blue Ash Golf Course brings a 6,800-yard, par 72 layout with well-kept greens and bunkers, a legit test that's been a Golf Digest top-75 muni, plus the Sandtrap Grill for the debrief.

From the Mason newsletter, August 31, 2026

Opened in 1951, The Mill Course is one of the region's oldest public tracks, a par-71 in Winton Woods with five sets of tees and five scenic lakes from its 1993 redesign. It’s centrally located for a quick round with friends, and hole 8’s over-water par 3 will happily expose any rust in your swing.

From the Hamilton newsletter, September 4, 2026

Hyde Park Golf & Country Club pairs a classic 18-hole Donald Ross layout with a modern Golf Learning Center (hello, TrackMan) and plenty of post-round fun from bowling to racquet sports. If your week needs greens, good shots, and a community vibe dating back to 1909, this is it.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, August 18, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Parky's Ark Wet Playground at Winton Woods is the kind of splashy chaos kids dream about, with a legit splash pad for cooling off and a lake steps away for hiking and fishing. Easy way to burn off energy, then grab a shady breather while they giggle themselves tired.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, September 15, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Beech Creek Golf Course is a longtime local favorite in Cincinnati for a fun, family-friendly 9 that still makes you think. Sneak in a round after work, join a league with your crew, or plan an outing, then book your tee time online and keep the swing honest.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, October 25, 2026

Cincinnati World Cinema keeps The Garfield Theatre buzzing with thoughtfully curated films that dig into real human stories and celebrate cultural diversity. Run by passionate volunteers, it’s where you go when you want more than capes and car chases, plus occasional series that spark post-screening conversations.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, October 6, 2026

Whether you want the latest blockbuster or an indie curveball, Kenwood Theatre keeps movie night fun. Hit the Marquee Bar for 40 craft beer taps, cocktails, and a real food menu, then settle in for a screen that reminds you why you still go out for movies.

From the Troy newsletter, October 12, 2026

California Golf Course gives you rolling fairways with Ohio River views, a layout that challenges sticks yet welcomes newbies, and that classic Cincinnati vibe under towering old growth trees; plus a fully stocked shop and simple grab and go favorites like hot dogs, soft drinks, and ice cold beer.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, September 7, 2026

Scallywag Tag is a pirate-themed playground for kids and grown-ups, with blacklight mini-golf, high-energy laser tag, and an arcade that eats quarters in the best way. It was voted Best of the West for birthday parties, and Topsail Tavern keeps you fueled between games.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, September 30, 2026

Neumann Golf Course serves up 27 holes across three distinct nines with fast, true greens and rolling wooded fairways, so you can pick your vibe and play what fits. Four sets of tees keep it friendly, plus a driving range, quick bites, and a fully stocked pro shop.

From the Hamilton County newsletter, October 21, 2026

Reeves Golf Course keeps things friendly for beginners and regulars with wide fairways, small elevated greens, an 18 and a 9-hole par 3, FootGolf, a traditional and Toptracer range, plus a proper pro shop and grab-and-go hot dogs, soft drinks, and ice-cold beer.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, September 3, 2026